Other players may have made the headlines in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton, but Milos Kerkez has received lots of praise for his performance.
The Reds got the better of the Blues at Anfield, but as has been the case throughout this season, they were made to fight for all three points.
Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring superbly, as his rich vein of form continues, before Hugo Ekitike added another before half-time.
Idrissa Gueye’s well-taken strike made for a nervy ending, however, with the Anfield crowd growing restless and Liverpool often camped in their own half.
Some big defensive moments were needed, with Kerkez a prominent figure during the latter exchanges, making six clearances in total – only Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate (8) made more for the Reds.
Liverpool will always be red!?+3 pic.twitter.com/9vt9PgINmq
— Milos Kerkez (@kerkez_official) September 20, 2025
The Hungarian may not have covered himself in glory for Gueye’s goal, falling over, but he was on hand to make some big contributions at the back post.
It was a strong all-round performance from Kerkez, who is growing into life at Liverpool, following his summer move from Bournemouth.
He hasn’t yet been perfect – very few 21-year-olds are – but he is a player who brings quality at both ends of the pitch, as well as plenty of fight.
These Liverpool supporters praised Kerkez’s display against Everton on social media, with the left-back already a popular figure among the fanbase.
Kerkez made PL TOTY at Bournemouth at 21 for a reason and people were making out like he’s a scrub, incredible today again
— ?????. (@DavidCA_lfc) September 20, 2025
Milos Kerkez was sensational there. For all the talk about his temperament, he handled the game perfectly. Love the little scamp.
— barry (@BackseatsmanLFC) September 20, 2025
?? Milos Kerkez with a solid performance:
– 100% dribbles completed
– 100% aerial duels won
– 4/7 ground duels won
– 6 headed clearances
– 1 chance created pic.twitter.com/66dseHZKh7
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) September 20, 2025
Milos Kerkez vs Everton (H)
Proper unit.
pic.twitter.com/5NNkGIAkuQ
— Savvy (@lfcsavvy) September 20, 2025
Impressed with Kerkez today. A young player who can be susceptible to being a bit hot headed, but managed the occasion well and crucial in defending the back-post in the latter stages. More of that, please!
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) September 20, 2025
Kerkez btw shutting a few up there. Great against Arsenal and very good again
— Ian Ryan (@Ian1892T) September 20, 2025
Kerkez I won’t forget this 2nd half defensive monsterclass
— ???? (@aman99ii) September 20, 2025
Kerkez is growing on me. Just the right side of crazy. And we do enjoy them a little bonkers, let’s be fair.
— GeorgieGirlAgain (@GeorgieGirlLvp) September 20, 2025